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PTY → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the Panama Canal engineering marvel immediately after takeoff and typically captures the Las Vegas Strip and Lake Mead during the arrival sequence.
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Panama Canal
Stunning aerial views of the Miraflores Locks and ships waiting to transit the canal shortly after departure.
Sierra Madre Occidental
A long stretch of rugged, high-altitude mountain peaks crossing through the heart of Mexico.
Lake Mead
The striking blue of the largest reservoir in the US contrasted against the red desert rocks.
Las Vegas Strip
A panoramic view of the world-famous casino skyline, especially spectacular during the descent.
Sea of Cortez
Views of the sparkling waters between mainland Mexico and the Baja California peninsula.
Sit on the right for the iconic Panama Canal view during takeoff—be ready with your camera immediately after wheels up. For the best experience, choose a night flight to see the Las Vegas Strip light up in neon as you land. If flying during the day, the red rock formations of the Mojave Desert and the vivid blue of Lake Mead are most prominent from this side.
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Pacific Coastline
Vast views of the Central American Pacific coast and the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Panama.
Sonoran Desert
Expansive views of the arid Northern Mexican landscape with its unique geological patterns.
Hoover Dam
A glimpse of the massive concrete structure holding back the Colorado River on the final approach.
Cerro Pinacate
The volcanic peaks of the Pinacate Peaks in Sonora, Mexico, visible near the US border.
The left side is preferable during afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be on the right. It offers great views of the desert floor and the Colorado River as you cross from Arizona into Nevada. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from tropical greenery to arid desert about halfway through the flight.
Get eSIMs for Panama
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 4,696 km (2,918 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 31 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: International
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